Malaysia News Bulletin April 2011

NKRA Against Corruption A Map of Trengganu - The Book
Briefing by YBhg Dato’ Hisham Nordin,
Director of NKRA Monitoring and
Coordination Division to Heads of
Department of the High Commission of
Malaysia on
10 March,
2011 on the
government
initiative to
eradicate
corruption in
the country.Words and
picture by
H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong (3rd from
Sarimah
right) delivering the welcoming
Akbar
A Map of Trengganu by London based writer, Wan Ahmad
Hulaimi, under his pen name, Awang Goneng, made its debut in
London on 17 April, 2011. This is the third book by Wan
Hulaimi, after the success of Growing Up in Trengganu and the
coffee table book, Selangor: A Celebration. A Map of Trengganu
is the sequel for Growing Up in Trengganu, which chronicles the
growing up years of the author in Trengganu. Present at the
introduction of the book at Tuk Din's restaurant in Paddington
were the Malaysian High
Commissioner to UK, Datuk
Zakaria Sulong and his wife
Datin Hazizah Ahmad. Datuk
Zakaria said, the book is
very useful to give an insight
to the younger generation,
of what life used to be like in
Malaysia. - Words and
picture by Zaharah Othman.
Wan Ahmad Hulaimi presenting the book
to H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong (right).
Easter Cup 2011 Football Challenge
London April 3, 2011 - The Easter Cup 2011 11-a-side football tournament was held at North Acton playing fields.
The highly anticipated annual sporting events held by London UMNO Club have attracted 12 teams from across the
country. Hicom FC had an easy game through the group stage and quarter finals before losing 0-1 to Brunei B at
the semi finals. The fight for third place against Queensway FC ended in a 0-0 draw which brought the game to a
shoot-out. Queensway FC won 5-3 on penalties. This year’s tournament saw His Excellency Datuk Zakaria Sulong in
the midfield sporting the no. 2 kit. The High Commissioner’s presence in the team have had a major impact in
boosting the team’s spirit through to the semi finals. Congratulations to all the players and supporters. All the best
for next year! - Words and picture by Wan Rosli Wan Othman
Grants given to Forum Perdana Ehwal Islam in London
- MARCH 20, 2011: The Forum Perdana Ehwal Islam was held for the
344 private pre- LONDON
first time in the UK by London UMNO Club in collaboration with UCL Msoc,
Jakim and RTM at the University College of London on March 20, 2011. The
schools
event was recorded in front of a live audience and is due to be aired on
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 344
private preschools received
launching grants totalling
RM3.44 million at the end of last
year in an effort to encourage
the opening of such facilities by
the private sector, especially in
rural areas.
National Unity and Integration
Department director-general
Datuk Azman Amin Hassan said
a p ar t
f r om
a
R M10 ,00 0
launching grant for each preschool, the government would
this year train 7,000 teachers
for private preschools and those
under the department.
"The training programme will
start in the second quarter of
the year," he said after
presenting a working paper at a
seminar on "Early Childhood
Educat ion
-Ex panding
Accessibility and Raising Quality"
at the 15th Malaysian Education
Summit here yesterday. The two
-day conference is organised by
t he
A si a n
S t ra te gy
a nd
Leadership Institute.
Azman
Amin
said
the
incentives were meant to assist
the
priv at e
s e ct o r
and
encourage ex-teachers to be
involved in preschool education,
which is among four sub-sectors
of the National Key Result Areas
for education. - Bernama.
Malaysian TV RTM in April/May 2011. The panellist were Dr. Zaharuddin Abdul
Rahman (IIUM) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asri Zainul Abidin (USM) for the 1st session
and Sir Iqbal Abdul Karim Musssain Sacranie (Former Sec. Gen. MCB) and Dr.
Maszlee Malik (IIUM) for the 2nd session. - Words and picture by Wan Rosli Wan
Othman
Sir Iqbal Abdul Karim Mussain Sacranie (middle) and Dr. Maszlee Malik (right) panelled the first session.
Merdeka Day Carnival 2011
The Malaysian Community and the High Commission of Malaysia
in the UK are organizing the Merdeka Carnival 2011 at
Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre, Brickendonbury
Hertford, SG13 8NL
Date to be announced
The Immigration Department & Consular Office is open
Monday to Friday between 0900am and 1200pm.
Hicom FC Easter Cup 2011 team
Student at Beaconhouse Preschool in
Bangsar, Selangor.
Immigration Tel: 020 79190262/0263 / Consular Tel: 020 7919 0251
Should you need more information on Immigration and Consular matters, please visit
the website at www.jimlondon.net OR email jimlondon@btconnect.com
Putrajaya and Penang to develop greater
Penang
Putrajaya, 1 April 2011 - The Federal
government intends to develop a Greater
Penang Transformation Programme via a
four to six-week lab to be facilitated
jointly by the Performance Management
and Delivery Unit (PEMANDU) and
Khazanah Nasional, with the participation
of the State Government of Penang. The
lab will comprise participants from both
public and private sectors at the Federal
and state levels.
Penang Bridge, Penang International Airport and Penang Port expansion and upgrade as well as the construction of the
second Penang Bridge, electrified double
track and Juru-Sg Dua bypass.
“With its strategic location and leading
position in the manufacturing, logistics
and services sectors, Penang is wellplaced to take the big leap higher up the
value chain and income bracket. Therefore, the Penang State Government fully
Penang is the third largest urban Gross
endorses the initiative for a Greater
Domestic Product (GDP) contributor,
Penang conurbation, and as an act of
after Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, and commitment, we have now shelved our
has been identified as one of the three
Penang Blueprint, which is an industrial
major urban conurbations in Malaysia in
development masterplan that we have
the National Physical Plan and 10th
completed for the next 5 years, from
Malaysia Plan. While Kuala Lumpur and
2011-2015,” said Lim Guan Eng, Chief
Johor Bahru are supported by an
Minister of Penang.
integrated development approach via the
Greater Kuala Lumpur/Klang Valley
“Penang has shown that we are able to
National Key Economic Area and Iskandar excel in attracting investment, especially
Malaysia respectively, Penang is in need
from the National Key Economic Areas of
of a master development programme to
Electronics & Electrical, Wholesale & Reaccelerate its growth in an inclusive,
tail, Tourism and Healthcare. Hence, we
sustainable and holistic manner.
hope to be included in any possible benefits from the Economic Transformation
“The Greater Penang lab is tasked to
Programme. To this extent, the Penang
create a detailed implementation
State Government pledges to fully coopprogramme to unlock the development
erate to ensure a successful outcome of
opportunities within the region as well as the Greater Penang Transformation Proto identify and resolve potential hurdles
gramme,” added Lim.
in its execution,” said Dato’ Sri Najib Tun
Razak, Prime Minister of Malaysia.
One of the proposed initiatives is the
rejuvenation of Georgetown and Butter“Under the 10th Malaysia Plan, Penang
worth through a waterfront development
has been earmarked to benefit from a
similar to the Hong Kong Island-Kowloon
total investment of RM17.9 billion to
waterfront, where the twin urban centres
upgrade physical infrastructure to
were symbiotically enhanced by seamless
enhance access and connectivity. This
land and waterway connections.
needs to be synergised with the Entry
Point Projects of the Economic Transfor“The Georgetown-Butterworth transformation Programme to prime Penang as
mation will serve as the centre of growth
the leading urban centre in the Bay of
for the Greater Penang conurbation. ConBengal and the Indonesia-Malaysianectivity within the conurbation and imThailand Golden Triangle,” he added.
mediate regional urban centres via air,
land and sea for both passenger and
Infrastructure projects under the 10th
cargo traffic will enable Greater Penang
Malaysia Plan for Penang include the
to compete vigorously with other regional
cities,” said Tan Sri Nor Mohamed
Yakcop, Minister in the Prime Minister’s
Department (EPU).
Tan Sri Dato' Azman Haji Mokhtar,
Managing Director of Khazanah Nasional
Berhad, said: “Khazanah Nasional
recognises the strategic importance and
growth potential of the Northern conurbation and has over the last three years
built up a significant presence and strong
information base through Khazanah Korridor Utara, based in Penang, which
places us well to contribute towards the
growth of this area. Based on the fact
that sustainable liveable cities are the
cornerstone of economic development,
we are honoured and prepared to be a
part of this exciting initiative.”
In describing how labs are run, Dato’ Sri
Idris Jala, Minister in the Prime Minister’s
Department and Chief Executive Officer
of PEMANDU added: “Labs provide a
controlled environment for experimenting
with new ways of working or doing business, and are conducted in a dedicated
physical (and/or virtual) space with supporting tools. A fundamental characteristic of the lab is its iterative buy-in of major stakeholders through formulation and
syndication. Key members of the team
will be identified jointly, and the lab will
provide an intense problem-solving
environ within a dedicated workspace for
the team to work full time and arrive at
big results fast.”
FAM to work with
Cardiff City Football
Club
Cardiff, 2 April, 2011 - Football Association of Malaysia Vice President YAM Tengku
Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah visited Cardiff City Football Club in a bid to strengthen the
tie between the Youth Academy and Cardiff City FC. Cardiff City's world class training
facilities will be use to train young talents and coaching staffs from Malaysia. Football
Academies will also be set up in Kuala Lumpur and across other states nationwide.
Cardiff City Development Programme has recently started the Youth League in Malaysia
for under 12, 14 and 16. Tengku Abdullah asked Malaysians to recognise the effort of
Cardiff City FC and the huge potential that it has in bringing Malaysian football to a world
class level. He says “maybe one day we might see a Malaysian playing for Cardiff City
FC”.
Malaysian in Wales are among the 22,000 who came to watch Cardiff City FC games.
Malaysia's involvement with the club and the cooperation with the Football Academy will
surely gain support from football fans in Malaysia. Cardiff City FC is now owned by
Malaysian Businessmen. Tengku Abdullah was later joined by H.E Datuk Zakaria Sulong
and Datin Hazizah to watch a thrilling match between Cardiff City and Derby County.
Cardiff won 4 - 0. - Words by Haliza Hashim. Pictures by Wan Rosli Wan Othman.
Departing:
1.Mr. Razaidi Abd. Rahman
Deputy Director Tourism Malaysia
UK
2.Mdm. Norhamadah Idris
We would like to wish them all the very
PA to Minister Counsellor
best in their future undertakings.
3.Dato’ Syed Abdillah Aziz
MAS Regional Manager UK &
Europe
Royal Weaves Project
3rd - 17th June 2011
The British Malaysian Society
together with the Prince’s
School of Traditional Ar
(PSTA) and also with the
support from the Royal
Families of Perak and
Terengganu will hold an
exhibition and workshop on
the Songket of Terengganu,
Tenun Diraja of Pahang and
Tekat embroidery of Perak at
the PSTA. Highlight of the
event will be the Charity Gala
Dinner at the Drapers Hall in
London featuring Malay
Palace Cuisine by Malaysian
Chef Wan, Gamelan music
and Royal Court Dance by
Azanin.
More info at:
www.thebritishmalaysiansociety.
org
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Malaysian External Trade
Development Corporation
(MATRADE)
17 Curzon Street
London W1J 5HR
Tel: 020 7499 4644 / 5255
Email: london@matrade.gov.my
www.matrade.gov.my
YAM Tengku Abdullah (middle) being led on a tour of
Cardiff City FC Stadium
Meeting with the players in the dressing room
Malaysian Industrial
Development Authority (MIDA)
17 Curzon Street
London W1J 5HR
Tel: 020 7493 0616
Email: midalon@btconnect.com
Malaysia Tourism Promotion
Board (MTPB)
57 Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 5DU
Tel: 020 7930 7932
Website: www.tourism.gov.my
The iconic Penang bridge
Hellos and Goodbyes
On 28 March 2011, the Malaysian High
Commission hosted a farewell and welcome party to honour 6 leaving and
new colleagues.
Upcoming UK Events
Malaysian Student Department
30-34 Queensborough Terrace
London W2 3ST
Tel: 020 7985 1252
Email: msdlon@maslon.net
www.masduke.com
Arriving:
1.Mr. Lingam Murugayah
First Secretary (Police Liaison)
2.Mr. Yusrizal Mohd Yousof
MAS Area Manager UK
3.Mr. Laurence Logan Lechcumanan
Deputy Director Tourism Malaysia
UK
International Maritime
Organization (IMO)
45-46 Belgrave Square
London SW1X 8QT
Tel: 020 7919 0149
mymaritime@btconnect.com
YAM Tengku Abdullah (3rd from right) with the VIP guests after the match.